Origination Executive (M&A)

Deal Origination Executive (High-Energy B2B Focus) Salary: Up to £45,000 + bonus Location: Oxfordshire

About the Role

We're looking for a driven, energetic, commercially minded individual who loves building relationships, opening doors, and creating opportunities. This is an origination role where you'll be speaking directly with founders, investors, and senior decision-makers in the software and technology sector, building relationships with advisors and expanding your network.

If you enjoy Business to business origination and fast-paced conversations and want to agin exposure into the world of M&A

What You'll Be Doing

Pipeline Generation & Outreach

• Proactively identify and approach potential acquisition targets and strategic partners
• Build and manage a high-quality pipeline of opportunities
• Reach out to founders, CEOs, investors, and advisor to spark conversations
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and networking forums

Relationship-Building

• Hold initial qualification calls with prospects
• Build rapport with senior stakeholders across the tech ecosystem
• Coordinate meetings between prospects and the Head of M&A
• Maintain accurate CRM records and track all origination activity

Market & Deal Intelligence

• Research the software landscape to spot trends and emerging opportunities
• Monitor competitor activity and deal flow
• Produce short market briefs, target lists, and opportunity summaries

What We're Looking For

Essential

• 2 years in B2B sales, business development, corporate finance, VC, or similar (sales that have to foster long term relationships)
• Confident communicator who enjoys speaking with founders and senior leaders
• Strong research and commercial instincts
• Highly organised with a proactive, self-starting mindset
• Comfortable managing multiple conversations and opportunities at once

Desirable

• Experience originating in a deal environment or investment-related markets
• Existing network of founders, investors, or advisors

What's in It for You

• Base salary up to £45,000
• Performance-related bonus with no cap
• Pension, healthcare, and professional development support
• Exposure to high-growth tech businesses and senior M&A leaders
• A fast-paced, commercial role

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